Coercive Control Laws in Queensland: Understanding the New Protections and What They Mean for Families
Queensland has taken a significant step forward in addressing a form of abuse that often hides in plain sight. While domestic violence has long been associated with physical harm, the state’s new coercive control laws recognise something that victims have been trying to explain for years: not all violence leaves bruises. In many relationships, the most damaging harm comes from slow, deliberate behaviours that chip away at a person’s independence, confidence, and safety. These new laws, sometimes referred to informally as “Hannah’s Law,” aim to shed light on those behaviours and give victims the legal protection they desperately need. Coercive…
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